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Putin calls sub tragedy 'big loss', calls for probe

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday called the loss of 14 navy officers in a submersible fire a "big loss," ordering a full investigation into what happened.

"It is a big loss for the navy, and for the army as a whole," Putin told Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, ordering him to "find the reasons for this tragedy".

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First Published: Jul 03 2019 | 12:15 AM IST

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